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Santo Domingo Religious Free Tour: Discover the Cradle of Evangelization
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Mangulina Tours & Travels
Duration
2h 30min
Languages
French, Italian
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Meeting point
Parque Duarte
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
This guided tour takes in the most iconic and ancient religious monuments on the American continent, located in the historic heart of Santo Domingo:
Primatial Cathedral of the Americas: Discover the first cathedral built on the American continent (consecrated between 1514 and 1544), an architectural masterpiece that elegantly blends Gothic and Renaissance styles.
Dominican Convent: Visit the complex that housed the continent’s first university in 1538 and the historic site where Fray Antón de Montesinos delivered the famous Sermon of Montesinos in 1511, a pivotal milestone in the defense of the human rights of the Taíno people.
Church of Our Lady of Mercy: Admire this important patronal church, recognized as one of the most significant centers of Marian devotion in the Dominican capital.
Ruins of the Hospital and Church of San Nicolás de Bari: Explore the remains of the first hospital built in the Americas, an imposing structure erected by the Franciscan Order at the dawn of colonization.
Primatial Cathedral of the Americas: Discover the first cathedral built on the American continent (consecrated between 1514 and 1544), an architectural masterpiece that elegantly blends Gothic and Renaissance styles.
Dominican Convent: Visit the complex that housed the continent’s first university in 1538 and the historic site where Fray Antón de Montesinos delivered the famous Sermon of Montesinos in 1511, a pivotal milestone in the defense of the human rights of the Taíno people.
Church of Our Lady of Mercy: Admire this important patronal church, recognized as one of the most significant centers of Marian devotion in the Dominican capital.
Ruins of the Hospital and Church of San Nicolás de Bari: Explore the remains of the first hospital built in the Americas, an imposing structure erected by the Franciscan Order at the dawn of colonization.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Church of Our Lady of Mercies
- Dominican Convent
- Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación
- Iglesia y Convento Regina Angelorum
- Agua
- Bebida tradicional
- Entrada templos
On arrival
We will be located in Parque Duarte, across from the Dominican convent, on Padre Billini Street between Duarte and Hosto Streets.
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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